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Discovered these little beauties from Asda, they are so sweet and packed with a huge and fresh tomato flavour. I could eat them like sweets. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200505/4079f604c6a29f9445d5d793aa18837a.jpg
Nice, Ian. I'm a big fan of any variety of vine tomato:)
Marco.
I just LOVE the size of your portions, Roy!:lol:
At least I know I'd never go hungry at your gaff.....
Marco.
Always better to have too much than not enough. Got enough salad left to have for lunch tomorrow.
Good stuff, matey...:) Do you ever make a nice vinaigrette for your salads, or some other kind of dressing?
One thing I can't really go is a plate of 'dry leaves' or just plain sliced tomato or cucumber, as I find it a little bland and unadventurous, particularly as the quality of bog-standard tomatoes here (because of the lack of sun) is quite poor, therefore they lack sweetness and flavour, so generally I find that they need a little 'perking up'.
It's the first thing you notice when eating salads abroad, as unlike so often in the UK, they're always (in some way) nicely dressed and seasoned!:cool:
Oh, and a dollop of salad cream or mayo doesn't really cut it....:D Chilli-infused extra-virgin olive oil is a nice simple one (which you can keep inside a bottle to infuse), or even a splash of balsamic vinegar, which works particularly well with tomatoes.
Marco.
Good stuff, matey...:) Do you ever make a nice vinaigrette for your salads, or some other kind of dressing?
The salad was tossed in the juice of a fresh lime and an equal amount of extra virgin olive oil with freshly ground sea salt & black pepper. I always take the seeds out of the cucumber as I find that makes the salad too 'wet'.
I also like to add chopped up pickled green chillies for added piquancy but didn't have any on this occasion :(
Nice one, mate. Good stuff. Bland salads are one of my pet hates. Probably my favourite simple salad is a good Greek one, as I love Feta cheese and Kalamata olives, plus I like how they also infuse theirs with herbs and lots of fresh lemon!:)
But my favourite salad is probably a really good Niçoise or Caesar one. Are you a fan?:cool:
Marco.
Have to admit salads aren't my 'go to' dish on a menu, I'm tolerating them at the moment as I'm trying to lose some weight (lost 9 pounds since I was repatriated on 20th March).
I've had a Caesar salad with chicken and that was ok but is Nicoise the fishy one? Haven't tried that. Do like a greek salad with plenty of feta.
Lol - you have given the impression that salads aren't normally your 'bag'...:eyebrows: I know you're a meaty boy, lol.
For me, it's a weather thing. My diet is largely governed by seasons, so during the spring/summer, when the weather is warmer, and I'm generally eating outside 'al fresco', nice fresh salads hit the spot! Conversely, during the winter, a nice hearty stew or soups, steak pie, etc, hits the spot. I can't really 'go' heavy or stodgy food, during the warm weather.
Also seasonality comes into the equation, in terms of the quality of produce (meat veg, fish or salads) available at the prevailing time, so I tend to buy what's nice that's in season:)
Yes Niçoise is with tuna and anchovies, plus other things, such as hard-boiled eggs, croutons, green beans and black olives. Done well, it's gorgeous.
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Grab a nice crusty baguette, perhaps add a few slices of Jambon de Bayonne, on the side (https://www.google.com/search?q=jambon+de+bayonne&sxsrf=ALeKk03PTZLB3Z5zeJCjQpPLxzonwjbyPA:158876109 1216&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=aFJcr_LVCXPOWM%253A%252CJ_-MHR5DU0Tn5M%252C%252Fm%252F03c0tgr&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRor9fSB-umJHKF8C77kMkRBHluOA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiOgOajhJ_pAhXUTMAKHXSrB2IQ_B0wEHoECAsQA w#imgrc=aFJcr_LVCXPOWM:) then open a chilled bottle of Muscadet, or rosé from Provence, and you're sorted!
Marco.
had my Donald Russell delivery.. all squeezed into freezer.. a few new things to try and a few old favs..:) chicken tikka is a new one as is goulash soup and fish cakes.
Good stuff, mate. Look forward to seeing pics of the 'finished articles'!:cool:
Marco.
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Was it nice?:)
I'm having a soup later too, but a Chinese one with noodles and prawns - not really your thang...
Marco.
Was quite good. Was very thick so added a little water
Good stuff...
As mentioned, homemade Chinese hot & sour soup with king prawns, noodles and all manner of niceties, sprinkled with fresh coriander:
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Was nice and spicy, and good to enjoy some oriental flavours for a change!:)
Marco.
Deliveroo me some o dat!:)
rmcin626
06-05-2020, 18:11
Good stuff...
As mentioned, homemade Chinese hot & sour soup with king prawns, noodles and all manner of niceties, sprinkled with fresh coriander:
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Was nice and spicy, and good to enjoy some oriental flavours for a change!:)
Marco.
You need bigger bowls Marco.
Deliveroo me some o dat!:)
Lol... Howz it going, Justers?:)
On it's way to yoo noo, with extra coriander... :hotrod:
Marco.
You need bigger bowls Marco.
Lol - Del makes so much in a pot, then pours it into a bowl... It just made it and no more!:D
Do you like the look of it then? If you like hot & sour soup, I think you'd have enjoyed it:)
Marco.
rmcin626
06-05-2020, 18:26
Lol - Del makes so much in a pot, then pours it into a bowl... It just made it and no more!:D
Do you like the look of it then? If you like hot & sour soup, I think you'd have enjoyed it:)
Marco.
Yes would love it very tasty
Yo Marco.
Just been dealing with Open Reach who have managed to get my line speed up from 3 Mbps to a whopping 15 Mbps in this new shack.
Appalling.
On govt furlough pittance as I am freelance and they hate freelancers.
BUT just got a 4K UST projector to play with. So not too bad. And a 100 inch ALR screen. Music Blu Rays are gonna be cooooool.
You're still alive then you old scrotum you? W'appen? No justice in zis world!!!:D
mightymonoped
06-05-2020, 20:06
Potato and Chorizo Quesadilla with Mango Salsa.
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Fancy cheese toast ie. Lol..
Looks great Tony. Fancy that right now
Yo Marco.
Just been dealing with Open Reach who have managed to get my line speed up from 3 Mbps to a whopping 15 Mbps in this new shack.
Appalling.
On govt furlough pittance as I am freelance and they hate freelancers.
BUT just got a 4K UST projector to play with. So not too bad. And a 100 inch ALR screen. Music Blu Rays are gonna be cooooool.
You're still alive then you old scrotum you? W'appen? No justice in zis world!!!:D
Yaz... Dey haven't gots me yet:eyebrows:
Have you moved into your new pad now then? Last time I just saw some plans... Yeh, it can be a bitch getting a decent Internet service in some places. Hopefully, you'll get that sorted.
UST projector and screen sounds like a hoot, so we need some pics! Enjoy:cool:
Marco.
Potato and Chorizo Quesadilla with Mango Salsa.
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Top notch as usual, Tony! Really fresh-looking and very appetising, from the AoS Tex-Mex specialist!:cool:
Marco.
Yaz... Dey haven't gots me yet:eyebrows:
Have you moved into your new pad now then? Last time I just saw some plans... Yeh, it can be a bitch getting a decent Internet service in some places. Hopefully, you'll get that sorted.
UST projector and screen sounds like a hoot, so we need some pics! Enjoy:cool:
Marco.Yeah been in the new gaff over a month but lost job due to CV-19, pun intended.
Feel guilty even claiming furlough having just got the projector but hey everyone is at it and I get a lot less than most.
Pics when everything is sorted. Promisk.
Yeah been in the new gaff over a month but lost job due to CV-19, pun intended.
Feel guilty even claiming furlough having just got the projector but hey everyone is at it and I get a lot less than most.
Pics when everything is sorted. Promisk.
Really soz to hear about the job, dude... That's cack. Hope you get something sorted out soon. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the new gaff, cinema room and all!:cool:
Marco.
Losing job is fine. Situation freelance. To be expected. Though the govt wants to pretend we are employed. Always get another job. Have done for 27 years of being freelance. No worries, dude.
Coolz, glad to hear it:)
Besides, you've still got your income as a male prostitute to fall back on:eyebrows:
Marco.
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hifi_dave
07-05-2020, 11:16
Oh yes and beans too..:drool:
mightymonoped
07-05-2020, 12:22
Fancy cheese toast ie. Lol..
Looks great Tony. Fancy that right now
Lol! Cheers! It’s a treasure trove of hidden delights Grant & Marco. The quesadilla is stuffed with...
Sauteed potato with the addition of red onion, garlic, chipotle in adobo, chorizo and a handful of grated Mature Cheddar and Mozzarella. Burp! (The Mango Salsa offsets it all really nicely).
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Steak pie looks good quality, Grant. Let us know what you thought of it. Donny R, I presume?:)
Tony, your Potato and Chorizo Quesadilla looks restaurant quality, and no doubt tasted like it! Right up my alleyway, mate :drool:
Marco.
I'm very partial to a snake and pygmy pie but as we all agree it has to be decent quality. My mum made epic pies but sadly she left no record of her recipes.
steak pie looks good quality, grant. Let us know what you thought of it. Donny r, i presume?:)
tony, your potato and chorizo quesadilla looks restaurant quality, and no doubt tasted like it! Right up my alleyway, mate :drool:
Marco.
pie was decent.. enjoyed it so thats main thing
Today's lunch, all frozen fishy things from Lidl (and very high quality for supermarket food)...
From the left, Tempura King Prawns with a sweet chilli dip, Scallops in a Pea and Prosecco sauce, and best of all from their current Spanish week promotion, from 'Sol Mar', Gambas al Ajillo con Verduras (garlic king prawns with vegetables), mainly peppers, and which was lovely and garlic-y!:)
Served with some crusty French stick, to mop up the sauce, and a small pot of wild rice and red pepper salad, washed down with nice chilled bottle of Château Métairie du Razès Corbières Rosé, from Lidl:
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Box from Lidl (TBH, the whole of this range, during their Spanish week promotion, is worth buying, as it's excellent quality):
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Lovely jubbly!:cool:
Marco.
pie was decent.. enjoyed it so thats main thing
It looked nice, mate:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
07-05-2020, 17:59
Mushroom and Olive Pizza
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Lovely, Tony... Did you make it yourself - do you have a pizza oven?:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
07-05-2020, 18:19
Lovely, Tony... Did you make it yourself - do you have a pizza oven?:)
Marco.
Thanks Marco. All made from scratch using the last of my strong flour and semolina. No chance of pizza oven here but planning on making one at the house when moved in permanently. This was done as a quickie in the oven.
Tried doing a sourdough one a little while ago but it was a lot of effort tbh.
This was just a quick and easy way of making the most of the mushrooms and some mozzarella that needed using up.
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A wee snackette
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Nice one, Tony, well it's came out very well, just the right amount of cheese and tomato sauce base, and the base of the pizza looks nicely cooked and the right thickness:thumbsup:
We're planning on building a traditional Italian brick pizza oven in our garden, something like this:
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Marco.
A wee snackette
A mere canapé for you, Royster... When are you having something proper to eat?:D
Marco.
Del's just made a Tiramisu for later....
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Marco.
Beobloke
08-05-2020, 11:16
Del's just made a Tiramisu for later....
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Marco.
Oh my word...
Forgot to post wedding anniversary dinner. Here’s the steaks coming up to room temperature.
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And the wine - Rioja, of course. :)
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And the final result.
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Oh my word...
Yes, that looks amazing!
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We’re joining the social distancing afternoon tea party at 4pm, which we’ll now be baking and making for, so decided to go for a Bank holiday brunch this morning.
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Very rarely do a full English, think this was first one in this house since we came here in September, but had been looking forward to this and it didn’t disappoint. :)
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mightymonoped
08-05-2020, 15:38
Nice one, Tony, well it's came out very well, just the right amount of cheese and tomato sauce base, and the base of the pizza looks nicely cooked and the right thickness:thumbsup:
We're planning on building a traditional Italian brick pizza oven in our garden, something like this:
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Marco.
My dream that is! [emoji4]
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mightymonoped
08-05-2020, 15:39
Del's just made a Tiramisu for later....
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Marco.
Noice!
Love tiramisu. My sister taught me but hers is still the best [emoji13]
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Roast chicken and potatoes in a cheese sauce. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/bbe8659e1a58e9b787fbd9cb68dab3b1.jpg
VE Day afternoon tea, mainly made by my 11 year old daughter, and enjoyed at the end of the drive in a socially distanced street party.
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InThe Sticks
08-05-2020, 18:23
Awesome!
Loving those Scotch eggs.
Awesome!
Loving those Scotch eggs.
Thanks Jon - they were amazing, first time effort (mum fried them though, 160 C oil not a good idea with kids!) The scones and Victoria sponge were fab too, she did brilliantly.
Del's just made a Tiramisu for later....
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Marco.
Don't forget, a minute in the mouth, an inch on the waist. Oh, but do enjoy and don't feel guilty. :lol:
Oh my word...
Lol.... Told you, when you pop up sometime for a holiday in Wales, I'll get Del to make you some to my aunt's old family recipe! Do you like Pannacotta? She does a mean one of those, too:)
Marco.
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Noice!
Love tiramisu. My sister taught me but hers is still the best [emoji13]
Cheers, Tony! Would be interesting to compare recipes... The 'secret ingredient' with ours is the alcohol used, an Italian rum that you can only obtain in Italy, in or around Lucca, and which imparts a lovely rich, kind of caramel flavour:
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...plus some really good freshly ground espresso coffee!:)
Marco.
Don't forget, a minute in the mouth, an inch on the waist. Oh, but do enjoy and don't feel guilty. :lol:
Lol, David. It was for three of us, celebrating my dad's 87th birthday yesterday. It's gorgeous, but we don't have it very often!:)
Marco.
Chicken tikka looks pretty nice, Grant!:)
Are you not a fan of Tiramisu?
Marco.
VE Day afternoon tea, mainly made by my 11 year old daughter, and enjoyed at the end of the drive in a socially distanced street party.
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Nice pics, Alex. Looks like you guys had a great time, making some lovely (long-lasting) memories! All the grub looks top notch, including the steak dinner you made for your anniversary:cool:
Marco.
P.S I spy some 'Bonne Maman' jam - quality!:D
walpurgis
09-05-2020, 11:02
Lol, David. It was for three of us, celebrating my dad's 87th birthday yesterday. It's gorgeous, but we don't have it very often!:)
Marco.
Yes, it was a lovely day yesterday Marco. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves. :)
walpurgis
09-05-2020, 11:04
I bags Alex's cake! :D
Yes, it was a lovely day yesterday Marco. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves. :)
Cheers, mate. We did. Is it a scorcher today where you are, too? Currently 23C here, and like a summer's day! We'll be enjoying the most of it, as tomorrow it'll be 'back to winter'...:doh:
Marco.
I bags Alex's cake! :D
I think his daughter made it;)
Marco.
I think his daughter made it;)
Marco.
Yes, she did, and all nearly gone! Billy has suddenly turned into a cake and scone monster - now dragging him on a walk to burn some of those calories! :eek:
mightymonoped
10-05-2020, 07:05
Cheers, Tony! Would be interesting to compare recipes... The 'secret ingredient' with ours is the alcohol used, an Italian rum that you can only obtain in Italy, in or around Lucca, and which imparts a lovely rich, kind of caramel flavour:
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...plus some really good freshly ground espresso coffee!:)
Marco.
It’s been a while since I made one but always use good fresh espresso. The Italian rum sounds ace. I generally use Brandy instead of Marsala, just a personal preference. Freshly grated chocolate is another winner [emoji4][emoji106]
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mightymonoped
10-05-2020, 07:07
Mexican Scrambled Eggs - fresh corn tortillas topped with scrambled eggs cooked with onion, garlic, tomato, grated Pecorino and chorizo (and a splash of Habanero Hot Sauce).
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Beobloke
11-05-2020, 08:21
Special treat yesterday for my birthday which was on Saturday - Mrs. B’s Baked Alaska!
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Daughter’s breakfast, a grilled tuna and cheese sandwich. The secret is a thin layer of mayo on the top side of the bread during the last minutes of sandwich flipping. :)
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Special treat yesterday for my birthday which was on Saturday - Mrs. B’s Baked Alaska!
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Looks great, Adam! Hope you had a lovely (75th?) birthday:D
Marco.
It’s been a while since I made one but always use good fresh espresso. The Italian rum sounds ace. I generally use Brandy instead of Marsala, just a personal preference. Freshly grated chocolate is another winner [emoji4][emoji106]
Yups... We use crushed Cadbury's Flake. If you're on holiday again in Italy, and in the Lucca area, then find a good shop that sells wines and liqueurs and get some Nardini rum. It'll make your Tiramisu taste magical!
I'd never use Marsala, as that's fundamentally wrong. Marsala is for Zabaglione! Amaretto, yes, that works, but you really want some form of strong, dark rum:)
Marco.
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hifi_dave
11-05-2020, 10:50
No mushy peas - what are you thinking..:doh:
No mushy peas - what are you thinking..:doh:
there was beans but had forgot them when i took pic...:D
A lot of chips recently, mate... Watch those carbs!;)
And yes, Dave's right, you could do with some greens:)
Marco.
got more food coming so just trying to make room.. it was fab.
A quick cucumber tonic and passionfruit..
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Lol - looks like a 'sample', daftee!:D
Marco.
Lol - looks like a 'sample', daftee!:D
Marco.
god help your kidneys if yours looks like that:stalks:
Hehehe.... Or cloudy scrumpy! :eyebrows:
Marco.
Hehehe.... Or cloudy scrumpy! :eyebrows:
Marco.
not got much in so that was best i could rustle up.. a mini can of tonic and some quality french cordial
Lol - no worries. I'm sure it tasted nice, which is the main thing!:cool:
Btw, I asked a few posts back if you liked Tiramisu. You didn't reply... Not really seen you eat many puds, so maybe you're not into them?:)
Marco.
Lol - no worries. I'm sure it tasted nice, which is the main thing!:cool:
Btw, I asked a few posts back if you liked Tiramisu. You didn't reply... Not really seen you eat many puds, so maybe you're not into them?:)
Marco.I'm not keen on coffee in anything bar coffee.
I d ont eat many puds, but like fine ice cream, and apple/rhubarb crumble/sponge with cream/milk/ice cream..
Ah alles klar... What about fruit-based stuff?:)
Marco.
Ah alles klar... What about fruit-based stuff?:)
Marco.
fruit cocktail? :eyebrows: My daughter usually makes me a sherry trifle at xmas... Quite like a strawberry gateaux too
oh and rice pudding with carnation milk :D yup, i know, its not very classy but we were never much for puddings
Bread and butter pudding made with brioche and Seville marmalade, smothered in proper custard mmmmm
fruit cocktail? :eyebrows: My daughter usually makes me a sherry trifle at xmas... Quite like a strawberry gateaux too
oh and rice pudding with carnation milk :D yup, i know, its not very classy but we were never much for puddings
Lol - no worries. You like what you like:)
Do you like fresh fruit sauces over ice-cream? Del made a fresh raspberry sauce (coulis) earlier, which I'll be having later with some Cornish vanilla ice-cream.
Marco.
Lol - no worries. You like what you like:)
Do you like fresh fruit sauces over ice-cream? Del made a fresh raspberry sauce earlier, which I'll be having later with some Cornish vanilla ice-cream.
Marco.
yup i made a sauce a few months ago in the sous vide.. worked well. lovely poured over icecream
Bread and butter pudding made with brioche and Seville marmalade, smothered in proper custard mmmmm
Bit heavy/stodgy for me that, Ian. If I'm going to go for a 'heavy' pud, then I prefer a good sticky-toffee pudding (with a blob of salted-caramel ice-cream on top), but only on its own, not after a big meal, otherwise I prefer something lighter. I'm a big fan of a good crème brûlée:)
Marco.
yup i made a sauce a few months ago in the sous vide.. worked well. lovely poured over icecream
Nice one. That's the sort of thing that appeals to me with the good weather coming in. Hot stuff with custard (pies, etc), for me, is winter food!:)
Marco.
Found the pic of it.
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Nice... Do you like your ice-cream all melted like that though? I prefer mine in balls, still with some 'bite'/texture to it.
I like your sauce, although the one Del's done is smoother (concentrated), without any fruit bits or seeds in. Pics later!:)
Marco.
Nice... Do you like your ice-cream all melted like that though? I prefer mine in 'balls', still with some bite to it.
I like your sauce, although the one Del's done is smoother (very concentrated), without any fruit bits in. Pics later!:)
Marco.
it was fruit(a mix of strawberries, raspberries etc.) compote. the waffles were warmed in the toaster, so it melted it a bit.. no i like it both ways tbh.
Nice one, yeah I like compotes, but this is more of a fruit coulis. Like you, I love waffles with ice-cream, but it's just a bit too filling for what I'm wanting on this occasion.
Not big on really soft/runny ice-cream though, although I understand why yours ended up that way. My pet hate is that soft 'Mr Whippy' shite, ice-cream vans sell now, which is processed artificial crap, and has never seen fresh milk/cream and/or a vanilla pod! Don't like the 'soft scoop' stuff sold either in supermarkets, as chemicals are added to facilitate that.
Remember when ice-cream vans used to sell *proper* vanilla ice-cream in 'balls' on top of cones, which was the real McCoy (usually homemade by Italian families running the vans and/or cafes)?:)
Marco.
This is what REAL ice-cream looks like (love waffle cones, too):
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:exactly::thumbsup:
Not this pish...
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:doh::nono::nono:
Marco.
Yeah, you see what I mean, though? REAL ice-cream, contains fresh DAIRY products. How anyone, other than kids, can eat that plastic, artificial, processed 'Mr Whippy' shite, I've no idea. It should never have been allowed to effectively replace real ice-cream in vans and/or seaside shops/cafes.
That's the problem though, when you prioritise cheapness/convenience over quality:rolleyes:
Marco.
rmcin626
11-05-2020, 17:47
Lots of proper Italian ice cream around here usually, but they’re all closed just now.
That is of course Scottish Italian ice cream
Indeed, Robin, starting with The Bluebird cafe!;)
You know what I mean though, would you entertain that 'Mr Whippy' shite, and can you also remember when ice-cream vans sold the same type of ice-cream, the likes of which is sold in the Bluebird?:)
It was put onto cones in 'balls', using a special tool, which you dipped into water, to stop the ice-cream from sticking. Now all the lazy bassas have to do is press a button, and out comes some swirly 'white diarrhoea'!!:doh:
Marco.
This is what REAL ice-cream looks like (love waffle cones, too):
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:doh::nono::nono:
Marco.
That ranks with that bloody awful spray can "cream" stuff in my opinion.
Amazing what is done with "dairy" products - I went to a cash and carry a few years ago (I think it was Macro) and they had great big slabs of "catering cheddar", when I looked at one of the labels it contained a high percentage of chalk :vomfest:
Also (while I'm on a rant), I used to really like Colston Basset Stilton until in an anti listeria frenzy, the use of unpasteurised milk was banned by some Stilton trade organisation. I could definitely taste the difference with the pasteurised version.
One company (to my knowledge) still makes Stilton the right way, but can't call it "Stilton" :steam:
https://www.finecheese.co.uk/stichelton-6502?utm_source=google_shopping&134=5&aid=3251&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyOGsyK-s6QIVgevtCh0tVAu6EAYYASABEgIxuvD_BwE
rmcin626
11-05-2020, 18:16
Indeed, Robin, starting with The Bluebird cafe!;)
You know what I mean though, would you entertain that 'Mr Whippy' shite, and can you also remember when ice-cream vans sold the same type of ice-cream, the likes of which is sold in the Bluebird?:)
It was put onto cones in 'balls', using a special tool, which you dipped into water, to stop the ice-cream from sticking. Now all the lazy bassas have to do is press a button, and out comes some swirly 'white diarrhoea'!!:doh:
Marco.
As you know my mum is about 200 yards from the Bluebird cafe, I have enjoyed the good stuff from an early age.
InThe Sticks
11-05-2020, 18:21
I went to a cash and carry a few years ago (I think it was Macro) and they had great big slabs of "catering cheddar", when I looked at one of the labels it contained a high percentage of chalk :vomfest:
Yup, i'm shopping there at least twice a week now (for myself and others) and some of the bulk catering stuff is unfit for anyone with functioning taste buds, but..
they sell self raising & plain flour for £7.19 for 16KG's and 2 Gressingham poussins for £4.29, so it's not all bad.
Plus that bacon you buy from Makro, Jon, looks bloody good!:)
Marco.
Anyway, as promised, some Cornish ice-cream, from Lidl [very nice quality], with a homemade fresh raspberry coulis:
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Nice:)
Marco.
Chicken & vegetable pies
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You on a diet - where's the rest of it, Roy-boy?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Today:
Beef and tomatoe stew on a bed of Moroccan-style cous-cous with almonds and pine kernals (but no raisins, thank you!), steamed brocolli, carrots and sugar-snap peas.
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Fresh apricots with a good splash of apricot brandy, for dessert.
Yesterday:
Half an avocado with home-made vinaigrette, then
Oven-baked gammon joint with baked potato, baby beetroot, carrots and green beans. Home made english mustard on the side.
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2016 Château Dasvin-Bel-Air
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Fresh strawberries and cream to follow.
Like it, Barry - plus also how you always make sure you get your greens!:thumbsup:
Marco.
2016 Château Dasvin-Bel-Air
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Very civilised, but you need some decent wine glasses (large goblets), befitting of the fine wines you enjoy!
Demz are for the plebs pouring in their vin ordinaire....;)
Marco.
Chicken risotto (using long grain, rather than arborio rice).
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with the 2016 Chateau Dasvin-Bel-Air, Haut Médoc.
Lemon yogurt for dessert
And since we had been enjoying some splendid weather for the last couple of weeks - a salad:
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Enjoyed with a chilled Pinot Grigot (bought from Sainsburys, but I can't remeber the exact details - save it was decent enough).
Yo Granty, did you like my icey-creamy?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Yo Granty, did you like my icey-creamy?:eyebrows:
Marco.Indeed. Nicely made. I prefer a compote to sauce overall but that sauce looked rather fine
You on a diet - where's the rest of it, Roy-boy?:eyebrows:
Marco.
I am trying to lose a little weight, lost 9 lbs since the cruise but I've hit a plateau (made of chips)
Indeed. Nicely made. I prefer a compote to sauce overall but that sauce looked rather fine
Yeah, I also probably prefer a compote, and just a bit more texture to the sauce (as all the fruit bits and seeds were sieved out), but the resulting liquid was really tasty and very fruity! The main point I wanted to highlight in the picture though, was how I think ice-cream [any flavour of such] should look!
You didn't reply to my question of if you remembered the superior product served in ice-cream vans before the invention of 'Mr Whippy', or what you thought of the latter in comparison?:)
Marco.
I am trying to lose a little weight, lost 9 lbs since the cruise but I've hit a plateau (made of chips)
Lol - good stuff. Your portion sizes, dude, were defo way too high - and that was always bound to end up biting you on the bum... Hope you can continue the good work in that respect, but most importantly still enjoy your food!:cool:
Marco.
Yeah, I also probably prefer a compote, and just a bit more texture to the sauce (as all the fruit bits and seeds were sieved out), but the resulting liquid was really tasty and very fruity! The main point I wanted to highlight in the picture though, was how I think ice-cream [any flavour of such] should look!
You didn't reply to my question of if you remembered the superior product served in ice-cream vans before the invention of 'Mr Whippy', or what you thought of the latter in comparison?:)
Marco.Sure, real ice cream is getting hard to get now. I can eat Mr whippy but whatever it is, its not ice cream.
I used to make my own. Had a machine to do it with and it worked great. (daughter has it now and used it a week or so actually)
Chicken & vegetable pies
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I think it's meals like this that has plateaued out your weight loss Roy. :lol:
I think it's meals like this that has plateaued out your weight loss Roy. :lol:
& perhaps the vino I wash it down with David :cocktail::D
Sure, real ice cream is getting hard to get now. I can eat Mr whippy but whatever it is, its not ice cream.
I used to make my own. Had a machine to do it with and it worked great. (daughter has it now and used it a week or so actually)
Yup... REAL ice-cream [read as the full-fat variety, made with genuine dairy produce and other high-quality ingredients] isn't cheap or quick to make, which is the reason why that disgusting (in comparison), synthetic tasting, 'Mr Whippy' PISH was invented, as it's quick/cheap and simple to produce/serve to the public - and much more profitable! But REAL ice-cream it isn't:nono:
I don't eat it, mainly on principle, as it's an affront to my sensibilities as a foodie, but also because it doesn't taste anything like REAL ice-cream. And with me it's always a case of either eat the best, or a very good example, of something [whatever it may be] - or NONE of it, if all I can get is something that's vastly inferior to the real deal.
That's the reason why, for example, I only EVER eat BRITISH strawberries *in season*, as at any other time of year they simply don't taste (or even look) like strawberries!:spew:
Marco.
Missed this earlier...
That ranks with that bloody awful spray can "cream" stuff in my opinion.
Amazing what is done with "dairy" products - I went to a cash and carry a few years ago (I think it was Macro) and they had great big slabs of "catering cheddar", when I looked at one of the labels it contained a high percentage of chalk :vomfest:
Yup, it's amazing a) the crap that some folk will eat, and b) the shite that some folk will sell, simply to make a profit!:doh: What happened to caring about the quality of the product you're providing your customers with, and taking a genuine PRIDE in your business?
If I was running a fast-food business, no amount of profit would make me sell substandard cack, as I simply wouldn't enjoy the process. I'd rather provide my customers with a product I knew was genuinely good, and make less money from it, but still enough to sustain a successful business and comfortable living, whilst maintaining an excellent reputation, as experience tells me that kind of business model is more likely to succeed and be more profitable in the long term.
It was always how my parents, grandparents and other members of my family, ran their fast-food establishments successfully for over 40 years!:)
Also (while I'm on a rant), I used to really like Colston Basset Stilton until in an anti listeria frenzy, the use of unpasteurised milk was banned by some Stilton trade organisation. I could definitely taste the difference with the pasteurised version.
Yup, another of my pet hates when it comes to REAL cheese, similar in principal to what I was discussing before with REAL ice-cream. Quite simply, we've taken our food too far down the road of excessive legislation, for no real constructive purpose other than to pander to fashions/convenience or political agendas, ultimately to the detriment of QUALITY and TASTE.
However, we [not us, but rather the 'undiscerning masses' among the general public] who don't really care what they eat, as long as its plentiful and cheap, also have ourselves to blame for driving down standards, as if we didn't buy some of the nasty processed shite out there, posing as 'food', and insisted on fresher and better quality, even if it meant paying a little more for what we ate, then said shite would be less likely to exist!
Furthermore, it would in turn help drive food standards UP, rather than down - but that will never happen here, as too many folk are fixated solely on CONVENIENCE and PRICE!!:rolleyes:
<MY RANT now over>
;)
Marco.
walpurgis
12-05-2020, 13:16
But I like some cheap and nasty processed foods, like Prawn Cocktail crisps and Primula cheese spread for instance. :D
That's fine, and there's no harm in the existence of *some* of those products, but they should be less of a 'norm':)
Marco.
archiesdad
12-05-2020, 15:24
Nepalese curry out, now to decide which one!
Delivery squeezed in to freezer bar a goulash soup so scoffed that.. Sorry no pic.. Was lovely
No worries, as you've showed us it before and it looked nice last time:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
12-05-2020, 17:17
A kind of variation on Chilaquiles (progenitor of Nachos).
Corn tortillas cooked in a chipotle salsa with leftover chicken, green beans, black beans and corn. Topped with cheese and hot sauce and baked in the oven. Very moreish.
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Quality (as usual), Tony. My wife would love a veggie version of that, say with refried beans? Or simply minus the chicken:)
Marco.
Tea tonight was Del's homemade 'KFC', using her own batter mix, with a whole free-range chicken (for me, the 'bones' are best/tastiest, so legs thighs and wings were used, with breasts saved for something else):
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Just trying to get the best light/camera angle to show how crispy (and delicious) the chicken was.. I didn't eat all that (only half), and which was served with lovely creamy/buttery mashed potato, sweetcorn and fresh lemon wedges:)
Recipe (for hifi dave) to follow (probably tomorrow)!:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
12-05-2020, 20:21
Quality (as usual), Tony. My wife would love a veggie version of that, say with refried beans? Or simply minus the chicken:)
Marco.
Absolutely, just leave out the chicken. Another good option is to do a looser, more liquid version in a frying pan and crack in a few eggs for breakfast.
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mightymonoped
12-05-2020, 20:22
Tea tonight was Del's homemade 'KFC', using her own batter mix, with a quality whole free-range chicken (for me, the 'bones' are best/tastiest, so legs thighs and wings were used, with breasts saved for something else):
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Just trying to get the best light/camera angle to show how crispy (and delicious) the chicken was.. I didn't eat all that (only half), and which was served with lovely creamy/buttery mashed potato, sweetcorn and fresh lemon wedges:)
Recipe (for hifi dave) to follow (probably tomorrow)!:cool:
Marco.
That looks a real treat! [emoji106][emoji14]
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InThe Sticks
12-05-2020, 20:35
Beer (Spitfire), Red Leicester, sunflower seeds, egg, honey and butter bread.
Not the most aesthetically correct, but super super tasty.
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Burgers (used brioche buns for a change)
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Absolutely, just leave out the chicken. Another good option is to do a looser, more liquid version in a frying pan and crack in a few eggs for breakfast.
Nice one, and noted. Plus cheers for your comments on the chicken. It was lovely and juicy/succulent inside, and crispy/crunchy on the outside. It really does knock KFC into a cocked hat in terms of both flavour and (especially) healthiness!
Dave, do you still want the recipe?:)
Marco.
Burgers look fab, Roy. Like the addition of some crispy bacon. I'll be having some tomorrow night. This time Del will be making her own patties!:cool:
Marco.
Burgers look fab, Roy. Like the addition of crispy bacon. I'll be having some tomorrow night. This time Del will be making her own patties!:cool:
Marco.
I'll look forward to the pics. Chicken looked good, I'm having chilli chicken wings tomorrow.
Who needs takeaways? :)
Steak pie and roasties
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Oooh, nice... 'Deconstructed', too!:)
You can tell that it's quality by the richness/colour of the gravy.
I take it you're not a fan of Southern Fried chicken then, as you didn't comment on my chook....
Marco.
yeah the chicken looks great
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Did you make that, mate?:)
Marco.
Did you make that, mate?:)
Marco.
russells soups.. they are rather good even if expensive.. i will be getting more:eyebrows:
Nice one. They certainly look wholesome:)
Marco.
Nice one. They certainly look wholesome:)
Marco.
need to add hot water as they are so thick.. got a few more to try
Gammon (& the first time I've had pease pudding for ages)
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mightymonoped
14-05-2020, 09:19
Spelt Loaf fresh out of the oven. Perfect for one of my favourite breakfast treats....toast, eggs and Tapatio Hot Sauce.
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Nice one, Tony. Not sure who's the resident 'loafmeister', among Justers, you and Jon... I think, based on past efforts, Justers *just* shades it!:D
Marco.
Anyway, as promised, homemade beef burger with crispy bacon, tomato, gherkins and Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with hot and spicy tomato relish (shown from different angles to highlight the ingredients)...
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Dirty and bad-ass:eyebrows: Slipped down nicely with a cold beer in the Wrexham sunshine!:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
14-05-2020, 16:25
Nice one, Tony. Not sure who's the resident 'loafmeister', among Justers, you and Jon... I think, based on past efforts, Justers *just* shades it!:D
Marco.
Justers is definitely the ‘loafmeister’ [emoji106]
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Anyway, as promised, homemade beef burger with crispy bacon, tomato, gherkins and Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with hot and spicy tomato relish (shown from different angles to highlight the ingredients)...
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Dirty and bad-ass:eyebrows: Slipped down nicely with a cold beer in the Wrexham sunshine!:cool:
Marco.Lovely..
Anyway, as promised, homemade beef burger with crispy bacon, tomato, gherkins and Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with hot and spicy tomato relish (shown from different angles to highlight the ingredients)...
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Dirty and bad-ass:eyebrows: Slipped down nicely with a cold beer in the Wrexham sunshine!:cool:
Marco.That burger is still haunting me..
Lol... Cheers, mate. What is about that burger that ticks the right boxes for you, compared with those huge buggers from Lidl I posted last time?:)
Marco.
Tonight's tea... Homemade garlic mushrooms, in a cream sauce (with a touch of brandy) and some fresh Tarragon from our garden:
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Different angle, so you can see the mushrooms better:
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Followed by a Barnsley chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with some herby potatoes and veg:
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Marco.
Followed by a Barnsley chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with some herby potatoes and veg:
Chop looks tasty, what was it marinated in?
Mikeandvan
14-05-2020, 22:16
Tonight's tea... Homemade garlic mushrooms, in a cream sauce (with a touch of brandy) and some fresh Tarragon from our garden:
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Different angle, so you can see the mushrooms better:
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Followed by a Barnsley chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with some herby potatoes and veg:
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Marco.
Is that mixed veg from a tin?
Mikeandvan
14-05-2020, 22:18
slop aka butterbean mash with red pepper and walnut something, whatever it is its lovely.
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Chop looks tasty, what was it marinated in?
Cheers, Roy. Harissa paste, garlic, rosemary and lemon juice:)
Marco.
Is that mixed veg from a tin?
Er no, what makes you ask?
Marco.
Lol... Cheers, mate. What is about that burger that ticks the right boxes for you, compared with those huge buggers from Lidl I posted last time?:)
Marco.Looks proper homemade should fall apart in mouth nicely.
The bit partially attached at side says so. Burger structure is very important to me
Ah yerse... I see where you're coming from, and would agree. The difference in quality, in that respect, and most importantly taste, is very marked compared with supermarket stuff, no matter how 'posh' the range:)
Marco.
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Ah yerse... I see where you're coming from, and would agree. The difference in quality, in that respect, and most importantly taste, is very marked compared with supermarket stuff, no matter how 'posh' the range:)
Marco.
Well I've tried making my own patties with quality minced beef & the fresh ready made ones but I keep coming back to Birdseye's frozen quarter pounders, they just taste nicest to me, perhaps it's my plebeian, jaded old palette :D
cant get fresh rolls, or even stale ones so i will have to just do withhout
Wot - none of the supermarkets can supply them as part of your food delivery? Weird... There's no shortage of fresh rolls in the shops!:hmm:
Marco.
Well I've tried making my own patties with quality minced beef & the fresh ready made ones but I keep coming back to Birdseye's frozen quarter pounders, they just taste nicest to me, perhaps it's my plebeian, jaded old palette :D
Lol dunno... Maybe you just prefer them, for whatever reason. There's no accounting for bad taste!:D;)
What recipe/method are you using for making your patties?
Marco.
Lol dunno... Maybe you just prefer them, for whatever reason. There's no accounting for bad taste!:D;)
What recipe/method do you use for making your patties?
Marco.
I just seasoned the mince well before forming into burgers. Think I tried adding very finely chopped onion before but that didn't really work.
Any tips gratefully received!
Wot - none of the supermarkets can supply them as part of your food delivery? Weird... There's no shortage of fresh rolls in the shops!:hmm:
Marco.
odds on getting a delivery are small ... so not so easy as just popping out for some. then you need eggs too and onion etc.. i will wait til its safer
I just seasoned the mince well before forming into burgers. Think I tried adding very finely chopped onion before but that didn't really work.
Any tips gratefully received!
add egg and breadcrumbs too
Steak in a chianti sauce with dumplings and fries
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archiesdad
15-05-2020, 16:12
Special fish suppers tonight(breadcrumb not battered) booked for 5.45. Yum.
InThe Sticks
15-05-2020, 19:24
Diet time as i’ve put on half a stone lately.
Sea bass, home grown asparagus wrapped in bacon and what ever else was kicking about in the fridge. Everything bar the fish cooked in the Foodi.
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InThe Sticks
15-05-2020, 19:29
And speaking of the Foodi..
Not content with just one, i bought another bigger one..
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:D:cool:
Diet time as i’ve put on half a stone lately.
Sea bass, home grown asparagus wrapped in bacon and what ever else was kicking about in the fridge. Everything bar the fish cooked in the Foodi.
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Lovely grub, Jon. Looks very tasty!:thumbsup:
Marco.
Mikeandvan
15-05-2020, 21:04
Er no, what makes you ask?
Marco.
Who else dices carrots?
Indeed, and that's why they were sweet potatoes!:ner::eyebrows:
Marco.
And speaking of the Foodi..
Not content with just one, i bought another bigger one..
Greedy! ;) We only have the one (Maxi) but they are brilliant, and thanks to Grant (Struth) for the tip off. I need to get a bit more adventurous but I still marvel at a whole chicken cooked and crisped in less than an hour!
I just seasoned the mince well before forming into burgers. Think I tried adding very finely chopped onion before but that didn't really work.
Any tips gratefully received!
No worries... I'll consult the master chef:D;)
Marco.
RobbieGong
15-05-2020, 22:35
Indeed, and that's why they were sweet potatoes!:ner::eyebrows:
Marco.
:lol: ..... tickler :D
Chilli chicken wings
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mightymonoped
17-05-2020, 19:30
Chipotle Chicken Chilli with homemade guacamole and homemade corn tortillas.
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Nice cooking there, chaps, making me hungry! Not had a nice chilli for ages!:)
Marco.
Ok, today's lunch... A trio of steamed scallops, in their shells, in a sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, soy sauce, a touch of sesame oil and some Shaoxing rice wine, on a bed of rice noodles and spring onions, topped with slices of red pepper and fresh dill:
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Followed by Gloucester 'Old Spot' pork chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with a mixed pepper sauce, roast potatoes and some seasonal veg:
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Crackling was tasty, too!:cool:
Marco.
rmcin626
17-05-2020, 21:37
Ok, today's lunch... A trio of teamed scallops, in their shells, in a sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, soy sauce, a touch of sesame oil and some Shaoxing rice wine, on a bed of rice noodles and spring onions, topped with slices of red pepper and fresh dill:
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Followed by Gloucester 'Old Spot' pork chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with a mixed pepper sauce, roast potatoes and some seasonal veg:
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Crackling was tasty, too!:cool:
Marco.
Very tasty Marco
Cheers, mate, It was!:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
18-05-2020, 06:05
Ok, today's lunch... A trio of steamed scallops, in their shells, in a sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, soy sauce, a touch of sesame oil and some Shaoxing rice wine, on a bed of rice noodles and spring onions, topped with slices of red pepper and fresh dill:
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Followed by Gloucester 'Old Spot' pork chop, cooked on the BBQ, and served with a mixed pepper sauce, roast potatoes and some seasonal veg:
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Crackling was tasty, too!:cool:
Marco.
Loving the attention to detail. [emoji106][emoji4]
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Cheers, mate. Del thought she'd make the effort as it was Sunday! I think it's also the arty/creative side in her coming out:)
Marco.
A pork sweet n sour lash-up.. Made with best pork loin no less..
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Looking good, daftee. Are ya doin' some rice wiv it?:)
Marco.
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Cool... Early lunch? I've noticed that you like to eat rather early. Not a bad thing at all, though:)
Much healthier to have your main meal at lunch time than gorge on a big meal at night.
Marco.
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fab soup that one.. had some bread too.. soda bread, and first for some time
Mincemeat curry (it's all about the presentation :lol: ) delicious anyway
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mightymonoped
19-05-2020, 10:02
Pineapple Salsa - can have this with pretty much anything in the sunshine.
Fresh pineapple, red onion, tomato, radish, jalapeño, coriander, lime juice and salt&pepper.
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pineapple salsa - can have this with pretty much anything in the sunshine.
Fresh pineapple, red onion, tomato, radish, jalapeño, coriander, lime juice and salt&pepper.
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thatll be nice. I love pineapple
Chunky chicken soup
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InThe Sticks
19-05-2020, 10:41
Some early morning baking for my bacon, black pudding and egg sammich.
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mightymonoped
19-05-2020, 10:50
Some early morning baking for my bacon, black pudding and egg sammich.
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Ooh, they look good!
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Awesome looking rolls there, Jon! However you can keep the black pudding... Next time fire on some nice butcher-quality pork sausages instead!:ner:
;)
Enjoy:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
19-05-2020, 11:52
Balcony Lunch with Haddock, Pineapple Salsa and Habanero & Lime Mayo.
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InThe Sticks
19-05-2020, 12:23
That does look very good indeed.
InThe Sticks
19-05-2020, 12:24
Awesome looking rolls there, Jon! However you can keep the black pudding... Next time fire on some nice butcher-quality pork sausages instead!:ner:
;)
Enjoy:cool:
Marco.
You'll love this wee beastie then...
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Only if it's to see how far I could throw it!!:lol:
Do you not 'do' sausages then - just bacon, and fatty coagulated black blood?:spew:
Marco.
Naa..
Stornaway black pudding or go home... :D
InThe Sticks
19-05-2020, 13:41
Only if it's to see how far I could throw it!!:lol:
Do you not 'do' sausages then
Marco.
I do, very much so. I also make hot dog buns for them.
Anyone remember the Goodies kung fu capers where Bill oddie is a master in the discipline of Ecky Thump and goes round twatting people over the head with a black pudding?
Yeah, remember it well:D
Ees cool, woteva floats ya boat. If I'm involving rolls, then I like a bacon and sausage butty with brown sauce! Then yer talkin'...:thumbsup:
Marco.
Naa..
Stornaway black pudding or go home... :D
Lol, nah SQUARE LORNE sausage, in a nice well-fired, buttered morning roll, wi' broon sauce oan it, roolz ok ya bass! Wish I could buy it doon here...
Marco.
Anyway, today's lunch... Free-range corn-fed chicken breast (on the bone) in a white wine and Dijon mustard sauce with fresh spinach, smoked lardons, a touch of cream, fresh thyme and rosemary, with San Marzano vine tomatoes, green beans and Jersey Royal new potatoes:
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Washed down with a lovely crisp, chilled Sémillon Blanc from New Zealand, enjoyed in the beautiful Wrexham sunshine - currently just a shade under 24C!:cheers:
Marco.
mightymonoped
19-05-2020, 14:59
Anyway, today's lunch... Free-range corn-fed chicken breast (on the bone) in a white wine and Dijon mustard sauce with fresh spinach, smoked lardons, a touch of cream, fresh thyme and rosemary, with San Marzano vine tomatoes, green beans and Jersey Royal new potatoes:
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Washed down with a lovely crisp, chilled Sémillon Blanc, from New Zealand, enjoyed in the beautiful Wrexham sunshine - currently just a shade under 24C!:cheers:
Marco.
Perfect Summer Lunch [emoji4][emoji106]
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Cheers, mate. Yours was defo more summery, though... That salad with pineapple looked fab!:cool:
Marco.
Spag
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Can't go wrong with a big of Spag, Roy! Have you ever tried using tagliatelle instead of spaghetti? Trust me, it works better and is more authentic:)
Anyway, as it's a scorcher here, we've having a BBQ later and doing these traditional Italian pork ribs on it (served with a nice side salad): https://www.greatitalianchefs.com/recipes/rosticciana-recipe
Got a bottle of Chianti Riserva looked out too, so should be good!:cool:
Marco.
hifi_dave
20-05-2020, 15:00
We always use Tagliatelle because I prefer the texture.
Can't go wrong with a big of Spag, Roy! Have you ever tried using tagliatelle instead of spaghetti? Trust me, it works better and is more authentic:)
Yes :D
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What pasta I use relies on what jar / packet I come across in the cupboard first.
With the addition of kidney beans and spices last night's 'bolognese' becomes a chilli. With the curry the night before that a half kilo pack of mince has fed me three times and there's some chilli left to freeze.
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Lol.... Chilli looks good!:)
Pork ribs, as mentioned earlier, with a small side-salad, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and some freshly ground rock salt and black pepper:
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No dry leaves there!:D;)
Marco.
We always use Tagliatelle because I prefer the texture.
Dave, don't worry, Del's not forgotten about the recipe for fried chicken - just been busy with school work! She'll be on it tomorrow:cool:
Marco.
Best stewed beef..
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Sticks tae yer ribs!:eyebrows:
Good stuff.
Marco.
was excellent.. added a bit of the flakey stew remnants to it
mightymonoped
21-05-2020, 19:44
Tapas on the Balcony. Decided it would be nice to have a bunch of lovey fresh treats. Tortilla with Chorizo, King Prawns flash fried with lemon, avocado and lime, chargrilled courgette with feta, olive oil and balsamic and a lovely fresh salad.
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Fantastic stuff, Tony! I could happily devour any of that. Glad to see that someone else knows how to live well and enjoy themselves during this lockdown!:respect:
Out of curiosity, what was the red wine?:)
Marco.
was excellent.. added a bit of the flakey stew remnants to it
Bathgate penicillin?:D
Marco.
Bathgate penicillin?:D
Marco.Indeed, Marvelous stuff with some stew gravy in. Just a couple of spoons of extra juice with little flakes..
That was a grand meal. Your spoon could stand up in it until I watered it down a bit.
mightymonoped
22-05-2020, 04:21
Fantastic stuff, Tony! I could happily devour any of that. Glad to see that someone else knows how to live well and enjoy themselves during this lockdown!:respect:
Out of curiosity, what was the red wine?:)
Marco.
It was an Argentinian Malbec from Aldi at £5.99. I switched over to Aldi a while back now as their selection is always good and rarely disappoints.
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Got a delivery so sliced sausage on a wholemeal roll and hp sauce.
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hifi_dave
22-05-2020, 15:58
Got a delivery so sliced sausage on a wholemeal roll and hp sauce.
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You certainly know how to live life.
You certainly know how to live life.Was a lovely big slice. Had to cut it as roll wasn't big. Very tasty tho
It was an Argentinian Malbec from Aldi at £5.99. I switched over to Aldi a while back now as their selection is always good and rarely disappoints.
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Nice one, Tony. As I've said many times in the past, both Aldi and Lidl have some great wines, at bargain prices, if you know what you're looking for! And yes, anything I've had so far from Aldi's "Exquisite Collection" has certainly been worth drinking:)
In future, please tell us about the wines you've enjoyed with your food, as well as about the food itself, as it provides the thread with an added interest:cool:
Marco.
Got a delivery so sliced sausage on a wholemeal roll and hp sauce.
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OH FUCK... I've just soiled my pants!:drool:
Bastid;)
Marco.
Some homemade spicy, 'sticky' Chinese chicken wings I enjoyed earlier....
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Fukkin' messy, but finger-lickin' good!:D
Marco.
OH FUCK... I've just soiled my pants!:drool:
Bastid;)
Marco.You like then? Lol
Wingers look tasty. Quite like sucking on a wing
Just to annoy.
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Brisket in the slow cooker for (much) later
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rmcin626
23-05-2020, 11:38
Just to annoy.
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Very nice, it’s been awhile since I’ve tasted one though
mightymonoped
23-05-2020, 12:06
Some homemade spicy, 'sticky' Chinese chicken wings I enjoyed earlier....
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Fukkin' messy, but finger-lickin' good!:D
Marco.
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Brisket (after 7 or so hours in the slow cooker I could carve it with a fork)
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One of my favs is brisket
Enjoyed earlier for lunch - Tournedos Rossini with seasonal veg and sautéed potatoes:
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...washed down with a lovely bottle of Amarone! :)
Marco.
You like then? Lol
Wingers look tasty. Quite like sucking on a wing
Lol - yeah it was great - and so was the second one!:steam:
:D:D
Lovely brisket too, Roy!:)
Marco.
Lovely brisket too, Roy!:)
Thanks. Was even tastier the 2nd day with roasties etc.
Nice Tornados :D
Last night had Chicken Teriyaki
Was quite good
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spendorman
25-05-2020, 09:07
Looks nice I could eat that now, reminds me of the chicken curry that I threw together lunchtime yesterday, was surprisingly good.
Goulash soup and wholemeal sodabread
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was rather good
Nice one:thumbsup:
Marco.
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What was it - ham and potato summat or other?:eyebrows:
Marco.
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